2013 Porsche Panamera problems
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Common 2013 Porsche Panamera problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Porsche Panamera 2013, several common problems have been identified:
- Oil Level High or Low:
- Symptoms: Warning Message Oil Level Too Low or High.
- Description: The Panamera lacks a dipstick for measuring oil levels, relying on electronic sensors. Owners have reported inaccurate readings, leading to uncertainty about oil levels.
- Resolution: To address this issue, it is recommended to confirm the oil level manually by draining and measuring the oil. Adding oil should be done cautiously, not exceeding 1 quart at a time, and rechecking the level after each addition.
- Porsche Communication Management (PCM) Issues:
- Symptoms: PCM unit restarting, map not loading, loading in the wrong language, or displaying only the Porsche logo screen.
- Description: Many Panamera owners have experienced various malfunctions with the PCM system, particularly with PCM3.1, possibly due to software updates causing instability.
- Resolution: The PCM issues can be categorized into electrical or physical malfunctions. In some cases, a complete loss of functionality may occur, necessitating repair or replacement of the PCM unit.
- Recall: A/C Blower Control Unit:
- Description: An electrical short in the A/C blower control unit can increase the risk of fire, affecting various Porsche Panamera models from 2010 to 2016.
- Resolution: Porsche has issued a recall to add a relay harness to the A/C blower control unit and prevent water leakage, addressing the risk of fire. Owners are advised to contact Porsche customer service for the necessary repairs.
- Recall: Gear Selector Lever Bushing:
- Description: The bushing attaching the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, potentially allowing the transmission to be in Park without proper engagement.
- Resolution: Owners of affected Panamera models are advised to check if their vehicle is part of the recall and contact Porsche for necessary repairs to prevent unintended movement of the shift lever.
These common problems with the Porsche Panamera 2013 highlight issues related to oil level monitoring, PCM system malfunctions, and safety recalls addressing electrical and mechanical components. Owners experiencing these issues should take appropriate measures to ensure the proper functioning and safety of their vehicles.
What is the common problem with Porsche Panamera?
Common Issues With The Porsche Panamera
Key problems highlighted by porsche-mania.com include: Oil Leaks: Particularly in the earlier models, the Panamera has been known to suffer from oil leaks in the engine. Coolant Leaks: Some owners have reported coolant leaks leading to overheating if not addressed.
Is Porsche Panamera expensive to maintain?
Yes, Porsches are expensive to maintain compared to most automakers' vehicles. Estimates from RepairPal show maintaining a Porsche costs an average of about 83% more than the industry average.
How much does it cost to maintain a 2013 Porsche Panamera?
The annual maintenance cost of a 2013 Porsche Panamera is $1,283. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
What is the mileage of 2013 Porsche Panamera?
Porsche Panamera 2010 2013 Mileage
The Automatic Petrol variant has a mileage of 8 kmpl. The Manual Petrol variant has a mileage of 7.5 kmpl. The Automatic Diesel variant has a mileage of 7.5 kmpl.
2013 Porsche Panamera car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche Panamera problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Porsche Panamera vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2013 Porsche Panamera complaints
The NHTSA has received 9 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Porsche Panamera.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: WP0AF2A7XDL
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-15
- VIN: WP0AF2A7XDL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: all three of my horns are out on my 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-24
- VIN: WP0AD2A71DL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA HAS A SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE ATTACHED). I HAVE CONTACTED PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA (NUMEROUS TIMES) AND ITS DEALERSHIPS (PORSCHE OF SILVER SPRING AND OTHERS). BUT ALL HAVE REFUSED MY RECALL WORK BECAUSE I AM ON A BLACK LIST VIA PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA. THEY HAVE DECLINED TO WORK ON MY CAR BECAUSE OF PAST ISSUES WITH ME PERSONALLY. EACH DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED NOT TO SERVICE MY VEHICLE. WHEN I CALL THE MANUFACTURER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS SAY THAT THERE IS A NOTE ON MY ACCOUNT THAT SAYS I AM NOT TO BE ASSISTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO FROM HERE, OR WHO TO CALL. THIS IS MY SECOND TIME REACHING OUT TO THE NHTSA(PHONE AND EMAIL). THE FIRST TIME I FILLED A REPORT BY PHONE(4-5MONTHS AGO). I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM ANYONE. MY VIN # IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-26
- VIN: WP0AD2A71DL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TURNED RED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PORSCHE OF SILVER SPRING (LOCATED AT 3141 AUTOMOBILE BLVD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904, 888-462-9925) AND PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON (LOCATED AT 3100 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ARLINGTON, VA 22202, 888-600-3538). BOTH DEALERS SERVICED THE VEHICLE SO THAT IT COULD BECOME OPERABLE AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE REMEDIES THAT WERE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FREQUENTLY OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-03
- VIN: WP0AA2A70DL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I AM THE OWNER OF A PORSCHE PANAMERA 2013, I AM ENCOUNTERING A PROBLEM AND SAFETY ISSUE, IT SEEMS THIS CARS HAS A DEFECTIVE SHIFTER WHICH COULD ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE DESPITE MOVING IT IN POSITION THE SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ITS STATIONARY IN MY HOUSE. I NOTIFY THE THEY EXPLANATION ITS PORSCHE HASN'T ISSUE A RECALL YET AND I HAVE TO WAIT TILL THEY NOTIFY THE DEALER BECAUSE EVEN IF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION VEHICLE ITS THE ONE THAT NOTIFY THEY SITUATION THEY HAVE TO WAIT.[XXX] IF YOU CAN HELP ME PLEASE I WOULD APPRECIATED. THANK YOU! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-05
- VIN: WP0AB2A76DL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS ISSUED ON APRIL 24, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE FAILURE WAS RELATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A REPAIR SOLUTION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-15
- VIN: WPOAA2A71DL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2013 PANAMERA, BASE MODEL WITH 25 K MILES WHEN BOTH HORNS FAILED TO FUNCTION. I WOULD FUSS I HAVE USED THEM LESS THEN 10 TIMES TOTAL? ARE U KIDDING ME! I HOPE THE IRVINE DEALER WILL WORK WITH ME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-01
- VIN: WP0AA2A7XDL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED (MOMENTUM PORSCHE, 10155 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (844) 894-5470) TO DETERMINE WHEN THEY COULD INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-07
- VIN: WP0AF2A73DL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES AFTER THE 1ST. INCIDENT. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEM. THE CAR NOW HAS ABOUT 3,500 MILES ON IT. EACH TIME I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY HIT THE BRAKE AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT. IT ONLY HAPPENS AT LOW SPEED OR ENGINE IDLE WITH MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. *TR
2013 Porsche Panamera recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2013 Porsche Panamera.
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
- Consequence: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
- Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
- Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Negative 2013 Porsche Panamera car reviews
Positive 2013 Porsche Panamera car reviews
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Sitting in this car is an experience that will raise the hair on your arms. The interior is dazzling and when you start the engine, the cockpit envelops you and your passengers into a quiet and subtle road handling experience. Having owned other well-known luxury sedans, sports cars, and SUVs, and researched even more models, I can confidently say that nothing comes close to this hill-grabbing, incredible corner-taking, quick-stopping, fuel-sipping, and heart-stopping chariot. This is my second Porsche, the Panamera 4, and it may be the last vehicle I ever need to buy.
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This car is fantastic! It's a four-door sports car with strong acceleration and precise handling. The four-wheel drive really pulls the car through curves, and the double clutch transmission makes almost instantaneous shifts when using the paddles. The cabin is strikingly attractive and very comfortable. I found the touch screen communication system very easy to learn, and the Bose sound system is awesome. This car definitely attracts attention. I've had multiple people take pictures of the car and many others asking questions. If you're looking for anonymity, this is not the car for you.
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Over the last 13 years, we've owned two Panameras - a 2011 Pani GTS 4 and a base Pani 4 for the past two years. Regardless of the model you choose, we highly recommend getting the AWD. We purchased both cars used with less than 40k miles. In addition to our Panameras, we also own a 2006 Corvette 4 LT GS and a 2019 Audi RS 5. While the Panamera 4 (V-6) may not be as quick as our other cars, it offers a superior ride, handling, and visibility. We use it for travel trips due to its spacious cargo room and impressive fuel efficiency - even at 85k miles, we still get 30mpg on the highway if we keep it under 80mph! The Panamera's unique 4-door styling has garnered nothing but positive feedback from everyone we've met. We've only had to make minor repairs (such as the headlight washer pump, which we believe is unnecessary) and regular maintenance. The new models are simply improvements to an already great car. We're thrilled to see that the base model now comes with a turbocharged V-6. We're already planning to purchase another low mileage used Panamera in the future. Best regards, Dave and Holly.
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What a fantastic car! It's a comfortable 4-door sedan with plenty of headroom and usable seats, both front and rear. The ride is smooth and quiet, and the interior is really nice. But what's truly incredible is its sports car handling. I've only ever driven one car that handled the road as well as the Panamera, and that was a 360 Modena. However, the Modena was a very noisy 2-seater that was difficult to get in and out of, and you could feel every bump on the road. The Panamera, on the other hand, is like driving a Ferrari that's been made pleasant to drive, with virtually no degradation in performance. Impressive, isn't it?
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We've owned several luxury cars in the past, including the Lexus GS350, Mercedes CLK 430, CLK500, BMW 335I, BMW 535i, and Audi A6. However, we have to say that our new Panamera 4 is in a league of its own. The comfort and handling of the Porsche are unparalleled, and we're impressed with the build quality. The seat comfort, audio system, and ride are all top-notch. While the V6 engine isn't the fastest, it's certainly adequate for passing. We'll be sure to update our review after we've driven it for a few thousand miles.
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Nathanial Zboncak 2025-03-10
My first Porsche was an exciting car to drive. The interior reminded me of a jet cockpit, with many 'hard buttons' to access features. Although this may seem daunting at first, everything is logically placed and easily learned, making feature selection much easier than drilling down through computer menus. In terms of performance, I have mixed feelings. Once the car is rolling, it is superb. However, there is a big catch in my opinion. When pulling away from a standing stop, there is a sort of stall/lunge sequence that almost throws you forward then back in the seat. Unfortunately, my dealer tells me that this is a known issue and likely not resolvable. If so, this could be a deal breaker.